quiz
Across
- 5. The innermoonic germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts.
- 7. The four basic tissue types that cover body surfaces, line cavities, and form glands are collectively called __________.
- 8. anything that occupies space and has mass
- 11. The connective tissue that stores fat and provides insulation for the body.
- 12. The outer embryonic germ layer that develops into the skin and nervous system.
- 13. The epithelial tissue classification characterized by flat, thin cells.
- 16. This type of tissue binds, supports, and protects the body's organs and tissues.
- 17. The middle embryonic germ layer that gives rise to muscles, bones, and connective tissues.
- 18. The connective tissue membrane found in movable joints.
- 19. A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Down
- 1. The supporting cells of the nervous system that protect and nourish neurons.
- 2. A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.
- 3. The single cell formed by the fusion of a sperm and an egg.
- 4. The tissue responsible for voluntary movement and attached to bones.
- 6. The organelle responsible for producing most of the cell's ATP or energy.
- 9. A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined.
- 10. The specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the body.
- 13. The connective tissue that provides support and serves as the framework of the body, including bone and cartilage.
- 14. The smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties.
- 15. The central organelle of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).